Health systems across the U.S. are growing as more independent hospitals and small chains move to join larger organizations amid financially challenging times.
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Texas hospital now accepting Medicare, Medicaid
Exceptional Community Hospital in Lubbock, Texas, is now accepting Medicare, Medicaid and all commercial insurance plans, everythinglubbock.com reported Dec. 8.
HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital names new chief nursing officer
Adam Copher, DNP, MSN, has been named chief nursing officer of HCA Florida Bayonet Point Hospital in Hudson, Fla.
The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act: 9 things to know
The House could vote this week on The Lower Costs, More Transparency Act, which would require hospitals, ambulatory surgery centers, labs, imaging service providers and pharmacy benefit managers to meet new price transparency requirements, among severa…
Wyoming system COO to step down
Jerry Klein, COO of Gillette, Wyo.-based Campbell County Health, is stepping down from his post.
CHS suffers credit rating downgrade
Franklin, Tenn.-based Community Health Systems was downgraded from “B-” to “CCC+,” Fitch Ratings said Dec. 8.
'Health systems must accelerate their ability to transform'
Health systems have overcome many challenges in the last three years, and rapid transformation will continue for the next three driven by thinning margins, workforce shortages and technological advancements, according to executives at top health system…
Walmart pilots in-store mammograms
Walmart is expanding its foray into healthcare through a new partnership with the diagnostic imaging services company RadNet.
Tennessee hospitals treat dozens of tornado victims
Dozens of injured people were taken to medical facilities after severe storms and tornadoes pummeled communities in the greater Nashville region in Tennessee over the weekend, The Tennesseean reported.
RSV may have peaked, data shows
Data from the CDC and anecdotal reports form hospital officials suggest respiratory syncytial virus infections have peaked in the U.S., allaying concerns that the nation could see simultaneous surges of COVID-19, flu and RSV.
